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1 Aug

The Strängnäs Cathedral regalia heist still leaves one big question eight years on

An escape by bicycle from a Strängnäs cathedral in the summer heat. Two thieves in distress who have to paddle their way with their hands. A spectacular return of world-unique funeral regalia from the 17th century. And a friendly Swish payment that became the nail in the coffin in court. The heist against Strängnäs Cathedral contains so many strange ingredients that it is hard to believe, but eight years later, only a big question mark remains.

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Strängnäs cathedral regalia heist still baffles investigators eight years on

An escape by bicycle from a Strängnäs church in the summer heat. Two thieves in distress who have to paddle their way through with their hands. A spectacular return of world-unique funeral regalia from the 17th century. And a friendly Swish payment that became the nail in the coffin in court. The heist against Strängnäs Cathedral contains so many strange ingredients that it is hard to believe, but eight years later, only a big question mark remains.